?<strong>Chapter 743:</strong>


    “Is that so?” Katherine tapped his head yfully. “Then who was it that forgot me in the rush to the hospital?”


    Shawn pretended to be upset. “Wasn’t there an agreement to never mention that again?”


    “Okay, okay, it won’te up again. I’ll keep your dignity intact in front of others.”


    That same evening, in their home, as Katherinefortably positioned her feet on hisp, Shawn tenderly washed her feet with a towel over his shoulder.


    He took his time massaging her feet, swollen from her previous pregnancy, which had necessitated a switch torger high heels. “Kathy, thank you.”


    “It’s not a big deal.”


    While sleeping, Joelle called out, “The baby’sing!”


    Awakened, Adrian sprang from the bed, forgoing his slippers, and grabbed the hospital bag on his way out.


    Leah rushed to intercept him. “Mr. Miller! She’s just talking in her sleep!”


    Realization dawned on Adrian as he leaned wearily against the stair railing.


    “Mr. Miller, try to rx. We’re all here to keep watch. You won’t get any rest this way.”


    Adrian wanted to ease his nerves but found it challenging.


    The ordeal of childbirth was daunting. Recently, he had discussed it with Rafael, reminded of how Joelle’s first delivery nearly ended tragically.


    This time, Adrian was on high alert, determined to reduce any potential risks. He might not be able to take her ce in childbirth, but he was ready to do everything to ensure her safety.


    Disturbed by the noise, Aurora left her room, rubbing her eyes. “Dad, what’s happening? Is Mom about to have the baby?”


    Adrian perked up. “Oops, did my excitement wake you up just now?”


    Aurora yawned, assuring him it was okay. She needed to wake up early for first grade the next morning anyway.


    Lifting her into his arms, Adrian said, “Let’s go. I’ll tuck you in.”


    “Okay.”


    Once they were in her bed, Adrian read her a story until she nodded off. He kissed her forehead and slipped quietly out of the room.


    Yet, as the door gently closed, Aurora’s eyes snapped open, fully alert.


    She left her bed and took a seat at her small desk, her eyes on the backpack and uniformid out for the next day.


    A secret burdened her, one she hadn’t shared with anyone. At school, she had spotted Dunn. He was usually surrounded by friends, and though he noticed her, he never said hello.


    Why was that?


    This mystery perplexed Aurora.


    At recess the next day, she pondered the morning’s lessons. The naughtiest boy in ss tried to distract her by making faces, but Aurora ignored him.


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